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“People settle for a level of despair they can tolerate and call it happiness.”

Soren Kierkegaard

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Sometimes people accept feeling sad or unhappy as long as it's not too bad and tell themselves they are happy.

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Acceptance Contentment Coping mechanisms Despair Emotional well-being Happiness Mental health Resignation
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